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Nursing Practice in Illinois

Nursing Practice Schools in Illinois

1,089 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nursing Practice major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Illinois

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,060
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,060
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,060
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 148,990 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Illinois

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $105,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 11%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Illinois.

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Rush University

Chicago
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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123 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $12,446. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,005.

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DePaul University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,555. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,409.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
291 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Nursing Practice Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 38% $103,760
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Science 518
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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